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OTHERWORLDER EXPLORING DUNGEON NOVEL SC #1

(W) Asami Hinagi (A) Kureta

In this dark fantasy tale, an accident transports Soya to a parallel world filled with danger and mystery. On his quest to explore this uncharted land, he encounters a gaggle of quirky friends, like Mysranica, the god of deception and secrecy, and a pair of elf sisters banished from their forest home. Before he knows it, Soya is making rogue adventurers eat lead, beating up petty nobles, and taking on dungeons where death lurks around every corner!

UDON ENTERTAINMENT INC

OTHERWORLDLY IZAKAYA NOBU TP #8

(W) Natsuya Semikawa (A) Virginia Nitouhei (CA) Virginia Nitouhei

"I know what it is I want to do." With that declaration, Hans set forth on a new path in life. One that leads him away from the barracks and towards Izakaya Nobu, of all places. He's determined to become a chef, but Chief, Shinobu, and his father Laurenz might have some thoughts about that... Oden, buridaikon, donabedofu... volume 8 carves a new step forward with a menu full of piping hot dishes for winter.

ARTISTS WRITERS & ARTISANS INC

OUT #1

CVR A BRADSTREET

(W) Rob Williams (A) Will Conrad (CA) Tim Bradstreet

In the waning days of World War Two, with the Allies advancing, a desperate Nazi officer unearths an ancient force of evil that he hopes will turn the tide of battle: a vampire. To test the power of his secret weapon, he unleashes the monster on an unsuspecting group of Allied POWs. It's up to Nocona, a Comanche language expert, to communicate with the vampire to find out what it really wants.

ARTISTS WRITERS & ARTISANS INC

OUT #1

CVR B DEODATO JR

(W) Rob Williams (A) Will Conrad (CA) Mike Deodato

In the waning days of World War Two, with the Allies advancing, a desperate Nazi officer unearths an ancient force of evil that he hopes will turn the tide of battle: a vampire. To test the power of his secret weapon, he unleashes the monster on an unsuspecting group of Allied POWs. It's up to Nocona, a Comanche language expert, to communicate with the vampire to find out what it really wants.

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

OUT OF BODY #5

(W) Peter Miligan (A) Inaki Miranda (CA) Inaki Miranda

Dan's uncanny near-death experience comes to a shocking and unexpected climax as he's used as bait to lure Abi McGrath's astral into the clutches of lascivious magician August Fryne. Meanwhile, in an effort to pay Dan's medical bills, Dan's brother does something stupid. A demonic visitation, a disgusting multicellular organism, a suicide, a funeral and Dan's trippiest journey yet: inside the body of a dying man. All this and more in the drop-dead gorgeous denouement of OUT OF BODY.

IMAGE COMICS

OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA COMPENDIUM TP

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Paul Azaceta (CA) Paul Azaceta

This massive volume collects the complete bestselling horror series from THE WALKING DEAD creator ROBERT KIRKMAN! Kyle Barnes has been plagued by demonic possession all his life, and now he needs answers. Unfortunately, what he uncovers along the way could bring about the end of life on Earth as we know it! COLLECTS OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA #1-48.

HUMANOIDS

PAINTED TP

(W) Helen Mullane (A) Katia Vecchio

Selene and Sophie are typical high-school girls. One day, when Selene's period is used to make her the target of schoolwide humiliation, she realizes it's time for a revolution. Inspired by the Celtic face-painted warriors of her ancestry, Selene sets out with her friends to challenge the patriarchy. But when the ferocity of the real world comes crashing in, the girls' identities are shattered, and they are left to pick up the pieces all on their own. Painted deals unapologetically with bullying, violence, language, drug use, death, the bonds of sisterhood, and-above all-the power of friendship.

IMAGE COMICS

PAPER GIRLS COMP STORY TP

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Cliff Chiang (CA) Cliff Chiang

Finally, the entire Eisner Award-winning epic in one complete volume, featuring a new cover from co-creator CLIFF CHIANG! Four twelve-year-old newspaper delivery girls from the year 1988 uncover the most important story of all time. Suburban drama and otherworldly mysteries collide in this critically acclaimed series about nostalgia, first jobs, and the last days of childhood. COLLECTS PAPER GIRLS #1-30.

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

PARTY & PREY OGN

(W) Steve Orlando (A) Alex Sanchez (CA) Alex Sanchez

Alan is used to being ignored by younger guys, so he hardly believes his luck when lithe, handsome Scott makes a move on him in the crowded gay club. But there's a wolf on the dance floor tonight, and he's hungry for fresh prey... A taboo-breaking queer thriller from co-writers Steve Orlando (KILL A MAN) and Steve Foxe (Razorblades) and artist Alex Sanchez (The Evil Within), packed with twists sharp enough to draw blood.

RENEGADE ARTS ENTERTAINMENT

PASS ME BY GN #2 (OF 5)

ELECTRIC VICE

(W) Kyle Simmers (A) Kyle Simmers (CA) Kyle Simmers

A chance encounter between Ed and the charismatic, androgynous frontman of the pulse pounding, glam rock band Electric Vice, sucks Ed into a world of mascara, weathered leather, platform heels and neon.  A detour towards a deeper understanding of Ed and the memories at risk from his dementia in an era that pushed the boundaries of gender and sexuality in shaping his identity. Initial orders will include a limited edition Electric Vice album cover slip case, made to resemble the album cover as if a fan had kept a copy from 1973 until now, limited to only 1,000 copies.

KODANSHA COMICS

PEACH BOY RIVERSIDE GN #3

(W) Coolkyoushinja (A) Coolkyoushinja (CA) Coolkyoushinja

Saltherine, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world, a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside! A chance meeting with a wanderer gives her hope that she might still find excitement in her life. But then she discovers the wanderer's true identity: Momotaro the Peach Boy, demon-slayer of legend! Though terrified by his bloody profession, Sally feels driven to follow Momotaro and learn more. But is this curiosity, or a magical connection that goes deeper than either of them realize?

ANDREWS MCMEEL

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE TP PEARLS AWAITS THE TIDE

(W) Stephan Pastis (A) Stephan Pastis (CA) Stephan Pastis

For the past 20 years, Pearls Before Swine has been one of the most popular and consistently hilarious comic strip in newspapers. This treasury packs in 18 months' worth of daily comic strips from 2018-2019, including an introduction, essay, and special commentary by the author.

DC COMICS

PENNYWORTH #3 (OF 7)

(W) Scott Bryan Wilson (A) Juan Gedeon (CA) Jorge Fornes

Continuing the hit spy series that tells the tales of Alfred Pennyworth’s pre-Gotham years! As Alfred fights his way through the tunnels below the North Pole base—without wrinkling his suit—he searches for information about the Soviets’ bizarre weapons. Finding himself trapped in the belly of the operation, he discovers threats more terrifying than anything he’s ever faced and realizes that in the end, he may prefer violence and danger to that most famous of all foes: a broken heart.

KODANSHA COMICS

PERFECT WORLD GN #8

(W) Rie Aruga (A) Rie Aruga

An office party reunites Tsugumi with her high school crush Itsuki. He's realized his dream of becoming an architect, but along the way, he experienced a spinal injury that put him in a wheelchair. Now Tsumugi's rekindled feelings will butt up against prejudices she never considered - and Itsuki will have to decide if he's ready to let someone into his heart... Yet they may soon discover that, without each other, the world feels imperfect.

SCOUT COMICS

PERHAPANAUTS SECOND CHANCES GN

(W) Todd DeZago (A) Craig Rousseau (CA) Viktor Kalvachev

Things could not be more Insane! With one of their number critically injured and fighting for her life, the rest of the team returns to Bedlam to find their headquarters under siege by a swarm of alien creatures bent on consuming everybody in sight! Help arrives with the sudden appearance of some strange allies... but is it enough?!? Also, the team meets the inexplicable Dover Demon! Collecting The Perhapanauts: Second Chances #1-4, The Perhapaanauts Annual #1, as well as extras and 10 pages of all-new material, exclusive to this new collection!

GHOST SHIP

PETER GRILL & PHILOSOPHERS TIME GN #6

(W) Daisuke Hiyama (A) Daisuke Hiyama (CA) Daisuke Hiyama

After winning the Grand Fighting Tournament, Peter Grill hoped he'd finally be allowed to marry his guild-mate sweetheart. However, being crowned the world's strongest man comes with its own set of challenges: namely the queue of ogres, elves, and other warrior women lining up outside his door. They aren't out to challenge him for his title - they want his seed for their bloodlines! What's a strongman to do?!

MARVEL COMICS

PHOENIX SONG ECHO #1 (OF 5)

(W) Rebecca Roanhorse (A) Luca Maresca (CA) Cory Smith

STRAIGHT OUT OF HER TRANSFORMATION IN AVENGERS, ECHO GETS AN EXHILARATING SOLO SERIES FROM BESTSELLER REBECCA ROANHORSE! Against all odds, one of the most powerful entities in the Marvel Universe chose Maya Lopez, a deaf street fighter, as its new avatar. And the burning question on everyone's minds is: WHY?! But Echo is the last person to answer. Still learning her new cosmic abilities - and struggling with the Phoenix's overwhelming personality - Echo strikes out to return to her roots. But the reservation has even fewer answers. And where power goes, evil follows. Someone wants Echo to fail - and unleash a power only the greatest heroes in history have been able to control. Avengers artist Luca Maresca joins superstar writer Rebecca Roanhorse for a story that will light the universe on fire! RATED T+

MARVEL COMICS

PHOENIX SONG ECHO #1 (OF 5)

CARNERO STORMBREAKERS VAR

(W) Rebecca Roanhorse (A) Luca Maresca (CA) Carmen Nunez Carnero

STRAIGHT OUT OF HER TRANSFORMATION IN AVENGERS, ECHO GETS AN EXHILARATING SOLO SERIES FROM BESTSELLER REBECCA ROANHORSE! Against all odds, one of the most powerful entities in the Marvel Universe chose Maya Lopez, a deaf street fighter, as its new avatar. And the burning question on everyone's minds is: WHY?! But Echo is the last person to answer. Still learning her new cosmic abilities - and struggling with the Phoenix's overwhelming personality - Echo strikes out to return to her roots. But the reservation has even fewer answers. And where power goes, evil follows. Someone wants Echo to fail - and unleash a power only the greatest heroes in history have been able to control. Avengers artist Luca Maresca joins superstar writer Rebecca Roanhorse for a story that will light the universe on fire! RATED T+

MARVEL COMICS

PHOENIX SONG ECHO #1 (OF 5)

NAUCK HEADSHOT VAR

(W) Rebecca Roanhorse (A) Luca Maresca (CA) Todd Nauck

STRAIGHT OUT OF HER TRANSFORMATION IN AVENGERS, ECHO GETS AN EXHILARATING SOLO SERIES FROM BESTSELLER REBECCA ROANHORSE! Against all odds, one of the most powerful entities in the Marvel Universe chose Maya Lopez, a deaf street fighter, as its new avatar. And the burning question on everyone's minds is: WHY?! But Echo is the last person to answer. Still learning her new cosmic abilities - and struggling with the Phoenix's overwhelming personality - Echo strikes out to return to her roots. But the reservation has even fewer answers. And where power goes, evil follows. Someone wants Echo to fail - and unleash a power only the greatest heroes in history have been able to control. Avengers artist Luca Maresca joins superstar writer Rebecca Roanhorse for a story that will light the universe on fire! RATED T+

MARVEL COMICS

PHOENIX SONG ECHO #1 (OF 5)

YU VAR

(W) Rebecca Roanhorse (A) Luca Maresca (CA) Leinil Francis Yu

STRAIGHT OUT OF HER TRANSFORMATION IN AVENGERS, ECHO GETS AN EXHILARATING SOLO SERIES FROM BESTSELLER REBECCA ROANHORSE! Against all odds, one of the most powerful entities in the Marvel Universe chose Maya Lopez, a deaf street fighter, as its new avatar. And the burning question on everyone's minds is: WHY?! But Echo is the last person to answer. Still learning her new cosmic abilities - and struggling with the Phoenix's overwhelming personality - Echo strikes out to return to her roots. But the reservation has even fewer answers. And where power goes, evil follows. Someone wants Echo to fail - and unleash a power only the greatest heroes in history have been able to control. Avengers artist Luca Maresca joins superstar writer Rebecca Roanhorse for a story that will light the universe on fire! RATED T+

SEVEN SEAS ENT - AIRSHIP

PLANET OF ORCS LIGHT NOVEL SC #1

(W) Himataro Zukunashi

A high octane portal fantasy set in a world at war between orcs, armed with guns, and magic-wielding humans. A veteran hero, savior of many worlds, is sent to a new land where orcs and humans are at war. Besieged by the orcs' superior technology, humanity fights back with magic in a desperate struggle for survival. But the two sides in this conflict are less black and white than they appear, and a hero who has always single-mindedly fought to "save the world" will have to step back and look at his own actions and where they have led him. This engaging prose novel about orcs versus humans and technology versus magic is perfect for fans of both traditional science fiction/fantasy novels and manga-adjacent light novels.

DENPA BOOKS

PLEASURE & CORRUPTION GN #5

(W) You Someya (A) You Someya

Intimidating a domineering personality like Ayame takes a strong will and potentially equally disturbing mind. So, after avoiding several direct confrontations, Ayame and her rope arts club are now being attacked by classmates who wish to see the student body vice-president fall from grace.

VIZ LLC

POKEMON ADV COLLECTORS ED GN #10

(W) Hidenori Kusaka (A) Mato

The conclusion of the original Pokémon Adventures! Professor Birch sends Ruby and Sapphire to help Emerald find the Wish Pokémon Jirachi. But first there are fierce Pokémon battles to fight in the Battle Dome Tournament! Then, Professor Oak sends Gold and Silver to help rescue Red, Yellow, Blue and Green-who have all been turned to stone! Along the way, Gold and Silver must battle a fearsome creature that Archie, the former leader of Team Aqua, wished into existence using the powers of the Wish Pokémon Jirachi that Ruby and Sapphire found! Collects the original Pokémon Adventures 28 & 29! For all ages.

BEHEMOTH COMICS

POP STAR ASSASSIN #1 (OF 6)

CVR A BASILE

(W) Ed Lavallee (A) Marcelo Basile (CA) Marcelo Basile

The year is 1977. The King is dead. The world mourns. But... When a mysterious briefcase turns up in his dressing room, Bruce-- a coke-addled Elvis impersonator finds himself wedged between a Mob boss out for revenge and a government conspiracy with far-reaching, world-ending ramifications; all in an attempt to discover the true identity of his father's killer. It's sex, drugs, rock n robots 70's style in this all-out action adventure. The year is 1977. The KING IS DEAD - LONG LIVE THE KING! And who the f*ck is Molly?

BEHEMOTH COMICS

POP STAR ASSASSIN #1 (OF 6)

CVR B BASILE

(W) Ed Lavallee (A) Marcelo Basile (CA) Marcelo Basile

Movie Poster cover by Marcelo Basile. The year is 1977. The King is dead. The world mourns. But... When a mysterious briefcase turns up in his dressing room, Bruce-a coke-addled Elvis impersonator finds himself wedged between a Mob boss out for revenge and a government conspiracy with far-reaching, world-ending ramifications; all in an attempt to discover the true identity of his father's killer. It's sex, drugs, rock n robots 70's style in this all-out action adventure. The year is 1977. The KING IS DEAD - LONG LIVE THE KING! And who the f*ck is Molly?